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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,839.90, 1,316,759.85 and 246,753.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,839.90, 1,316,759.85 and 246,753.71 is: 370,130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,839.90 : 1,316,759.85 = 246,753.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,839.90/1,316,759.85 = 246,753.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,839.90x = 1,316,759.85 × 246,753.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,839.90x = 324,915,371,582.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,915,371,582.74/877,839.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,130.56

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